COHEN, Isadore Julius. B.A. Principal, Weizmann Primary School, Cape Town. Born Wynberg, Cape, 12th March, 1918, son of Harry and Jainie Cohen. Educated at South African College School and University of Cape Town. Previously was Vice-Principal, Herzlia School. Committee member, Scopus Club, 1953-56; Chairman, 1956-57. Deputy on S.A. Jewish Board of Deputies. During World War II served with South African Forces, saw action in Egypt and Italy. Member, Clyde Football Club, Fish Hoek Cricket Club, S.A.C.S. Old Boys' Cricket Club, False Bay Rugby Club, Nomads' Hockey Club and Clovelly Country Club. Married Riva Selibowitz, 1964; two sons. Recreations: Sport, bridge, chess. Add.: 40, Belmont Avenue, Oranjezicht; Weizmann Primary School, 40 Kloof Road, Sea Point, Cape Town.
Biographies extracted and digitised by Dr Jeremy Hodes from the book South African Jewry, 1967-68 edition edited by Leon Feldberg and published by Feldhill Publishing Co, Johannesburg, South Africa. Use the page, label or search box to find the information you are seeking. NOTE: 1929 Yearbook entries are now being added as well. These records will have 1929 Yearbook at the top of each record to distinguish them from the 1967/8 edition records
Saturday, 16 December 2023
Cohen, Isadore Julius
COHEN, Isadore Julius. B.A. Principal, Weizmann Primary School, Cape Town. Born Wynberg, Cape, 12th March, 1918, son of Harry and Jainie Cohen. Educated at South African College School and University of Cape Town. Previously was Vice-Principal, Herzlia School. Committee member, Scopus Club, 1953-56; Chairman, 1956-57. Deputy on S.A. Jewish Board of Deputies. During World War II served with South African Forces, saw action in Egypt and Italy. Member, Clyde Football Club, Fish Hoek Cricket Club, S.A.C.S. Old Boys' Cricket Club, False Bay Rugby Club, Nomads' Hockey Club and Clovelly Country Club. Married Riva Selibowitz, 1964; two sons. Recreations: Sport, bridge, chess. Add.: 40, Belmont Avenue, Oranjezicht; Weizmann Primary School, 40 Kloof Road, Sea Point, Cape Town.
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